HomeMy WebLinkAbout97_019 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE
REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER
ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED
CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING
APPLICATION PA95-0127)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the City's first General
Plan on November 9, 1993; and
WHEREAS, Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and
administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement general
plans as may be in effect in any such city; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan identified the need for the City Council to adopt an
enhanced sign ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a representative committee of local citizens and
business persons to assist City staff in developing an enhanced sign ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee met with City staff on April 2, 1996, April
30, 1996, May 7, 1996, May 21, 1996, June 4, 1996, June 18, 1996, July 16, 1996, July 30,
1996, August 20, 1996, September 3, 1996, September 9, 1996, and October 1, 1996 to address
the issue of signage with the City of Temecula; and
WHEREAS, a Community Workshop was held on October 14, 1996, a notice of this
meeting was sent to all registered business owners in Temecula and was published in the local
newspaper; and
WHEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee considered the comments received and
recommended a new enhanced sign ordinance to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on October
21, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission took public testimony on October 21, 1996,
continued the item off-calendar, and directed staff to meet with a group who spoke at the hearing;
and,
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WHEREAS, staff met with this group (Comment Group) on November 4, 12, 18, 19, and
20, 1996 and December 18, 1996; and,
WHEREAS, staff met again with the Sign Committee on January 22, 1997 to address the
concerns of the Comment Group; and,
WHEREAS, staff met with the Comment Group on February 19, 1997 and discussed the
Sign Committee's compromises; and,
WHEREAS, staff held additional meetings with the Auto Dealers Association, the
Apartment Owners Association, and the Chamber of Commerce to inform them about the
proposed Ordinance and obtain their input; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on February
247 1997, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or
opposition, and provided direction to staff; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on April
21, 1997, May 5, 1997, May 29, 1997, July 7, 1997, July 21, 1997 and August 18, 1997 at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition; and,
WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Ordinance was posted at City Hall, County Library,
Rancho California Branch, the U.S. Post Office and the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce;
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RECOMMEND THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE AN
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTERS 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A
COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING
DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE
(PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127)" THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM
ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of August, 1997.
Linda Fahey, hairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of August,
1997 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES: 5 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: FAHEY, GUERRIERO, MILLER,
SLAVEN, SOLTYSIAK
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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